Maritime Claims

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Latest News for: Maritime claims

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“New evidence” proves shipwreck is Captain Cook’s boat, museum says

Sandhills Express 29 Nov 2023

The Australian National Maritime Museum released new details to support their 2022 claim that a shipwreck in Rhode Island’s Newport Harbor is that of the Endeavour, the iconic ship sailed by James Cook on his historic voyage around the world in the 1700s before being renamed the Lord Sandwich. The initial claim, announced in Feb.

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PCG tells civilians going to WPS convoy: Brace for bad weather, Chinese vessels

Manila Bulletin 29 Nov 2023

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) urged civilians participating in a Christmas convoy to the West Philippine Sea (WPS) next month to prepare for bad weather, ensure the seaworthiness of the boats that they will use, and be on the lookout for Chinese maritime vessels that are likely to follow them.

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40-ship convoy to WPS on Dec. 10

Manila Standard 29 Nov 2023

Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, earlier said the Christmas convoy initially planned to give gifts to troops stationed at BRP Sierra Madre, which has been grounded at the Ayungin Shoal to assert Manila’s claim to sovereignty in the area.

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Bankrupt Retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Says MSC Owes it $315M in Compensation

The Maritime Executive 29 Nov 2023

The company closed down earlier this year and as it works to resolve the creditor claims it is once again turning to the Federal Maritime Commission ... The claims are staggering by comparison to the earlier nearly $32 million claim against OOCL. They also filed a $7.7 million claim against Yang Ming.

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New discoveries suggest Rhode Island shipwreck is Captain Cook's long-lost vessel after battle over ship's identity

Business Insider 28 Nov 2023

AP Photo/Mark Baker, FileAustralian researchers believe a shipwreck off the coast of Rhode Island is that of the HMS Endeavor.The Australian National Maritime Museum said Thursday new discoveries allowed them to identify the wreck.Previously, their claim was contested by their research partner, The Rhode Island Maritime Archeology Project.

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Deep sea divers double down on claim shipwreck off Rhode Island IS Captain Cook

The Daily Mail 28 Nov 2023

Australian maritime scientists are doubling down on claims a shipwreck off the US coast is Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour, one of the most famous ships in naval history ... Australian maritime scientists are doubling down on claims a shipwreck off the US coast is Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour, one of the most famous ships in naval history.

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Assailants in ship attack were likely Somali, not Houthi rebels, Pentagon says

Las Vegas Review-Journal 28 Nov 2023

In an undated photo released by Zodiac Maritime, the tanker Central Park is seen ... While no group immediately claimed responsibility, it comes as at least two other maritime attacks in recent days have been linked to the Israel-Hamas war. (Zodiac Maritime via AP).

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Hypocrites: US rejects not just Unclos but also ICC

The Manila Times 28 Nov 2023

... that the compulsory arbitration in 2013 between the Philippines and China not only violates the treaty's scope (which is solely over maritime rights and not sovereignty claims).

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Analysts: Vietnam's Island Expansion Aims to Counter China

Beijing News 28 Nov 2023

China claims the Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands as its own maritime territories and has been expanding military installations on the island chains ... Taiwan, Brunei and Malaysia also have claims to the waters ... South China Sea territorial claims.

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Chinese investor with $188m claim behind HK Albatross Maritime VLCC arrest

Tradewinds 28 Nov 2023

... Inherit (built 2000) over a cargo claim on 14 November, but on Tuesday its owner HK Albatross Maritime had yet to secure its release.

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Editorial Roundup: United States

Bowling Green Daily News 28 Nov 2023

Although Manila claims the three-day joint maritime and air patrols of the Philippine and US forces in the South China Sea aim to “enhance regional security” and “foster a seamless partnership with the United States in safeguarding our shared interests”, the contradiction between the two objectives should be evident to all.

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Iran naval forces ‘frustrated’ self-proclaimed maritime superpowers: IRGC cmdr.

Press TV 27 Nov 2023

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says his force along with the Iranian Army's naval division have “frustrated” those who claim to be "maritime superpowers." ... He also emphasized that Iran’s maritime sovereignty was achieved through unity and rapport.

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U.S. Navy apprehends attackers who seized Israel-linked tanker

Las Vegas Review-Journal 27 Nov 2023

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US Navy foils gunmen attempting to hijack an Israel-linked tanker off Yemen

Business Insider 27 Nov 2023

In an undated photo released by Zodiac Maritime, the tanker Central Park is seen ... While no group immediately claimed responsibility, it comes after at least two other maritime attacks in recent days have been linked to the Israel-Hamas war ... London-based Zodiac Maritime is part of Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer's Zodiac Group.

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China and US dispute over US warship in South China Sea

Sott 27 Nov 2023

military routinely argues it conducts these operations in order to challenge excessive maritime claims across the globe. China, Vietnam, and Taiwan each claim sovereignty over the Paracel Islands, which are in the South China Sea.